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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.81, 571.10 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.81, 571.10 and 106.83 is: 160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.81 : 571.10 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.81/571.10 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.81x = 571.10 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.81x = 61,010.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,010.08/380.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.21

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